The BJP has been pushing the two AIADMK groups to merge and then get the Sasikala clan out of the party and government.
With weekly additions slowing, it's likely that demand could be slackening
Three way split of AIADMK has slowed decision-making, prompting industry to look outside the state, says T E Narasimhan.
While overall employment rose from 456 mn to 463 mn between FY11 and FY15, with farm employment falling by 26 mn over the same period, the net addition to employment over the entire four year period was a mere 7 mn.
It kick-starts rally with the Africa Twin motorcycle; three more launches slated for the year
Military use apart, the new satellite would be useful for urban and rural applications, coastal land use and regulation, utility management and various related applications.
GSLV-MK III, which uses a homegrown cryogenic engine, has to do at least two more launches before it begins commercial operations, report Raghu Krishnan and T E Narasimhan.
Endorsement by celebrities such as Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan among others and increasing awareness among customers are helping stem cell firms grow the brand footprint
Post Jayalalithaa's death, the Tamil Nadu government is in confused state.
Kalyan Jewellers is eyeing overseas expansion by catering to India-like markets and the diaspora
It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around 20-25k electric vehicles
The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.
Tata Tea looks to separate itself from the crowd and reclaim its positioning as a socially responsible label with a new version of its Jaago Re campaign.
MTR re-positions its brand to cater early morning to the hungry urban young. It has launched a range of breakfast foods to pave the way for future product and brand transformation.
The storage of water in the six major reservoirs in the state was just 6.2 per cent of capacity as of April 27, 2017, reports T E Narasimhan and Gireesh Babu.
As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.
More than the revenue component, the movies gain hugely in terms of visibility and reach, reports T E Narasimhan.
Some decades ago, nearly 90 per cent of Nattukottai Chettiars were entrepreneurs; this has dropped to 15 per cent. The community plans to reverse the numbers through know-how, family support, funding and networking.
There will be a dramatic alteration in the role the Centre and the states will play to shape India's fiscal and economic destiny, report Nitin Sethi and Ishan Bakshi.
Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are facing a severe drought this year, affecting livelihoods as well as lives.
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